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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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